June 18, 2018

On June 3rd sisters and associates gathered for prayer, sharing reflections, and renewal of vows by the sisters followed by good conversation and a meal. Sister Clara Nasello and Associate Bambina Lemme facilitated the afternoon. We had a special thank you for Sister Louise Dunn for all the work she's done in being able to gather at Serenity Renewal for Families over the years.

June 15, 2018

Fort Louisbourg Welcomes Congregation de Notre-Dame Volunteers on Canada Day: On Friday, June 8th the staff at Fort Louisbourg warmly and energetically welcomed the CND volunteers. They introduced us to the staff on duty and gave a general orientation to the premises. During our walk we met some people who had already begun their summer employment and were in period costume of the persons they represented.

The day was sunny, windy but not cold. We met a teacher from PEI who had his students do an overnight stay at the fortress (teacher was Joan Marie Chaisson’s nephew). Louisbourg provides 18th century tenting experience or you can sleep inside one of the building.

The volunteers will begin on July 1st as this is the beginning of their peak season.

June 15, 2018

On May 30TH, in Innisfail, Alberta, CND Sisters Marie Clarkin, Paula Maher and associates gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Visitation. We prayed, shared deeply our lived experiences in addition to the associates renewed their commitment and the sisters their vows. This was followed by conversation, laughter and good treats. The evening ended with the sharing of a token gift to Millie and Earl Hoffos who so graciously hosted our associate meetings for the past number of years.